Chevrolet Beat [2009-2011] User Reviews

Its different.... For those whose are fed up seeing those swifts, wagon r's, santro's and i-10's..... chevy brings you THE BEAT.

Exterior

The headlamp seems to be too much dragged on to the hood. The width of the tire (which is obviously visible) & the wheel cover design is pathetic (not an issue for those who are ready to go for the option pack). The rear door handle design is unique (as i said 'its different'), but the handle is plastic & its cheap and pulling the handle should be in the opp direction (those who own the car will know it)

The car was first seen in the movie Transformers-2. It had great sporty looks with some amazing graphics. when i heard, that was the car Chevy is going to launch, i was really happy and never believed i would have a second thought in buying the car.Even the Ad was very interesting. But I was proved wrong.It looked entirely different from the movie. But only when i heard about the pricing, i came to know that, it was a value-for-money car rather than a awesome sports hatchback. All in all a different looking but not a great looking car. [Some guys may disagree with my review on the looks. its just my personal opinion]

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

First time you sit in the drivers seat, you see the steering column (i know, thatz obvious). It looks great. Similar to that of cruze and honda jazz. Then the instrument cluster, again, it looks different but cheap. the instrument panel is attached to the steering column, so the steering adjustment doesn't affect your view on the cluster. The use of plastic on the instrument panel is so cheap that u get bored after looking it for a while. I don't think it would have cost chevy anything more if they had used a better quality plastic.

The stereo sound quality is according to the price of the vehicle. Its just OK not good. The USB port is a micro USB one, you may need a connector to connect a pen drive.

Another add on is with the a/c. You rarely get climate control for a/c at this price. The a/c is good. but the blower sound is too much and it does take much time to cool even at 32 degrees

There is enough space inside for handy stuffs. The boot space is very small even for city people. i-10 has done far better in utilizing the space. With lesser overall length the engineers have managed to get almost same wheel base and 226 ltr boot space as compared to 170 ltrs in Beat. That is why I think people chose i-10 as the favorite small family car through carwale awards.

The interior is awesome once it gets dark. the green illuminated lighting creates a great ambiance in the car. the a/c - stereo part really looks awesome when lit.

Now people who are short like me will have a visibility problem. the dash is placed a bit higher than it should have been or there could have been a height adjustment(the good thing is, you get used to it). The A pillar is too wide and blocks the view a bit. Apart from that, the seats are really comfortable. the gear knob and the a/c - stereo controls are easy to reach.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

My title to this review gives my opinion about the performance. Its not good as expected. May be the hype created by chevy in those Ad's made me think so. The initial pickup in the first 2 gears is very less. (this wont affect much in bumper to bumper traffic) but still, it is an area of concern. (people who use the older versions of wagon-r, alto, estilo etc will know very well). The engine sound is neither sporty nor cool. Its some what disturbing.....Even when i was not happy with the looks of the car, i hoped the performance will be great. But I was proved wrong again.

I am not sure about the fuel economy. They said it gives around 16-17 km-pl, but considering the acceleration to be given for sudden pickups(common is city traffic, or else the people behind u will start honking like anything), i would expect 12 km-pl with a/c.

Ride Quality & Handling

The car does bump on potholes and bad roads for which the tire size is to be blamed for. otherwise its smooth on good roads like any other small cars. The steering wheel is light & the turning radius is a boon to city traffic.

Shifting gears is not smooth. Feels like getting stuck sometimes.(you will get used to this issue also)

As mentioned above, the light tiltable steering wheel & the turning radius gives a good handling. (getting wider tires can make it better)

Final Words

Its a car, which is a real example of what we say 'value for money'. People who have to travel most of the time alone or with one companion can opt for this car, reason being.... better pick-up & mileage with few people and better space for luggage, in a car loaded with features at an affordable price. In my personal opinion it is not a car for a family of five.

Areas of improvement  

Engine power & sound, Tire size, Plastic quality in the interiors, height adjustable driving seat, blue tooth connectivity. [Apart from engine refinement, all other improvements could be bought into the optional pack with a affordable price hike for those who really love this "Different Car". This can give a real kick to Figo]

Wish You guys a happy purchase & safe driving. Ciao

Best Features in class, small turning radiusPowerless,gear shifting, cheap plastic, cramped rear legroom, boot space, small tyre,

 

 

RESPECTED SIR

LAST  MONTH I BOUGHT A CHEVROLET BEAT FROM YOUR OUTLET, GERMAN MOTORS  AT CALICUT.  THE SERVICE RENDERD BY  THEM IS VERY POOR. THEY DID NOT GIVE THE VEHICLE ON THE DATE  THEY TOLD ME . THEY MADE ME VAITING AT THE SHOW ROOM FOR A DAY . NOT EVEN A GLASS OF WATER THEY GAVE . THEY DID NOT GAVE ME THE OFFERS THAT PROMISED TO GIVE . WHEN I WENT FOR THE ENQUERY THE EXECUTIVE . MR. JIJIMON TOLD ME THAT  THE COMPANY WILL GIVE  CAR COVER, FLOOR MAT, MUD FLAP, KEY LESS ENTRY AND FREE   INSURANCE. WHILE ON DELIVERY THEY DID NOT GAVE THE CAR COVER.  AND THEY CHEATED ME.   I ASKED FOR 2011 MAKE VEHICLE. BUT THEY GAVE 2010 MAKE . IT WAS REALLY A CHEATING. ALL THE GLASSES ARE PRINTED 10 ONLY. DURING THE PERIOD WHICH I PURCHASED  THE OFFERS ANNOUNCED THROUGH THE NEWS PAPER WAS  FREE ROAD TAX.  THAT WAS NOT GIVEN TO ME. WHEN I WENT TO SPEAK ABOUT THIS THE SALES MANAGER AT THE SHOW ROOM WAS NOT READY TO  LISTEN  AND HE WAS SHOUTING AT ME.  HE IS A PERSON GOOD FOR NOTHING .NOT FIT FOR THE POST.  THE SERVICE IS HOPLESS. I FELT THAT , AS IF  I AM A BEGGER VENT TO THEIR PLACE  TO GET SOME AID. THE MISTAKE I MADE WAS PREFERRED TO PURCHASE  A VEHICLE FROM CHEVRLET.

 

DAY BEFORE YESTERDAY I TOOK MY VEHICLE FOR  FIRST CHECK UP WHERE THEY ASKED ME TO GO THAT IS AT BATHERY. THE SAME THING HAPPENED AGAIN. ALL THE CUSTOMERS  WHO COME OVER THERE FELT VERY BAD ABOUT THE SERVICE. I POINTED  OUT SOME TROUBLE TO THE TECHNITIANS AND THEY TOLD ME TO TAKE THE VEHICLE TO CALICUT  SHOW ROOM  WHICH IS 80 KM AWAY . WITH THIS HOPLESS SERVICE BY YOUR  PEOPLE  I FEEL VERY BAD  AND REGET  THAT I MADE A MISTAKE BY PURCHASING A VEHICLE  FROM CHEVRLET.   I DECIDED NOT TO RECOMMEND  MY FRINDS  OR THOSE WHO ASKED   ABOUT  CHEVRLET . THAT MUCH AT LEAST  I MUST DO.

 

I LEARNED CHEVROLET MEANS  CHEATTING.

GOOD LUCK

PREMJI.M.P.   KALPETTA, WAYANAD

abmenp@gmail.com

 

DESIGN IS GOODPICK UND MILAGE

Exterior Good and Elegant.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)  Good and Comfortable.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Performing well but less fuel efficiency.

Ride Quality & Handling Smooth and nice city ride vehicle and easy to park.

Final Words I have ride almost 4500 km from October 27, 2011 till date. Maximum mileage I got was 16km/Litre. I hope it will increase after the second service.

Areas of improvement Need to check about the performance. Should be make clear that when  a customer will get the mileage. Their customer after sales service is very poor. Once we complained about some thing they should have monitor whether that is resolved or not. In my case nothing was happened after the first service. But still I hope it will be ok after the second service.

The company people are not fully aware about the specification of the vehicle. Once I have asked how many litres of diesel will be in the tank on reserve. One man said it is 5L another one said it is only 2L. Till now i am aslo not sure what is the reserve capacity.

Good Style, Comforatable rideVery low mileage

Exterior This Car has best exterior look I have ever seen. First Saw this car in English movie. but that was even more aggressive looking. Good solid body. Very Aggressive styling. You will be Fool enough to compare with Marutiiiiiiiiiiis No ass looks.

 

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Good Dash board, good fit and finish, Nice Seats, Good music system, missing bluetooth connectivity.

 

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Main USP of car is its performance. Turn off the Engine and man this  car runs like anything. Good Handling. Little lighter Steering. bit bumpy ride on very rough patches. Not very good gearbox. A bit hard at times.

 

Ride Quality & Handling I travelled many times on Mumbai Pune Expressway. I have driven the car at Max 160 kmph. But take my words this car does not give you any indication of this speed. Yes ofcourse you can achieve this speed with AC off. Very fun to drive. Good manouverability.

 

Final Words Buy if you like to drive the car. but if you think of good service then buy No ass car from marutiiiiiiiiiis. Common man change your perception. Go buy chevy.

 

Areas of improvement Rear tail light moisture problem. Bluetooth connectivity.

 

Good styling, good economy, Mind blowing engineless boot space, not so good GM service

 

Exterior Contemprory Styling with appealing looks. Paint Quality is perfect and contributes greatly to the eye catching Quality of this city Shuttle.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Front Seats have a Sedan Comfort with good leg space but yes the elbow space could have been slightly better. The funky looking speedometer and tachometer is unique to Beat and a great attraction for teen agers. Steering Wheel is light and responsive with a very attractive Cheverolet emblem in golden.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox SMARTECH 1Ltr diesel engine is amazing with low noise, vibration and harshness. Fuel economy with all its frugality does not give a miss on its peppy starts and running. Gear shifting is smooth and appropriate. With fourth and fifth gears being overdrive having ratios of 0.90 and 0.70 respectively cruising is a cake walk. Lesser trips to the gas station are guranteed with this revolutionary small diesel engine.

Ride Quality & Handling Very comfortable with its new shoes which are 165/65/14. Pot holes and road undulations are least felt. Characteristic Diesel vibration is absent and you forget that ride is on Motor Oil and not Motor Spirit.

Final Words Highly recommended for City Driving with its sheer size, parking is not a pain anymore.

Areas of improvement Dual Colours would make the package more attractive.

Right Size for Metro Driving, More than confortable ride, Excellent Aircon, Extremely Light SteeringTrying to find some?

Exterior Very good excellent.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Can imporove space & comfort.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox Nice with slow pickup.

Ride Quality & Handling Good & easy.

Final Words Very good car of the year.

Areas of improvement I am happy with Beat Diesel car, I used Fiat, Omni, Santro now got the Beat, it is good, realley nice. Pay attention on Coustomer care, the proper delivery time should be maintained & increase the good numbers of Work shops in Chennai. The fallow up and retifing is not done properly. The car is good. Every thing is good. But not the. The sudden pick up is not that much good, is it because of the CC or Cylinders. very good car for the city ride. The expected milage is not reached by the car per litre. It should be increased as it was told.

What a superb timing by Chevy in introducing this diesel version. his could be really a game changer with the current & future fuel prices.
 
If I were in market for a city hatch, the diesel beat would sure be a practical/logical option to consider.

Very good in fuel economynothing bad

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So happy i was after buying d Chevrolet India car from baid motors... Such an awesome look.. Brilliant mialage n sophisticated color... I was flying with it.. But suddenly dis journey stopped..!! I met with an accident in which d car got broken... I was hurt.. But more den dat.. I was worried about d car. But insurance made me calm down.. I immediately ran towards baid motors (service station) n askes dem to estimate d expenses... Dey took a while to do that.. I had to work out my head n toes to do that.. Finally dey did dere job.. Now d next hurdle was d paperwork.. I was tensed.. But to my surprise, baid motors never asked for my permission to open d car up.. I bumped into d company n questioned dem..
Dey said... It has already gone for repairing n i m on safe side .der i askd for estimation of my car bt at dat time dey doesnt gave me.... Dey gave me date to check back d situation. I agreed happily..! Now in d final day.. I went to d service station n asked for my car.. Dey said its yet nt done so i was provided wid a date again.. Nw i was movin to n forth to dere service station.. Dere r see dat its lying down n has nt even been touched. I was furious..i lodged a complainin to Chevrolet. Got a reply on mail after 4 days ur car will be good. Bt dey were already buckled up with a bag of excuses.. The first was like this ' we need to work on d engine and dere will an extra cost to do that.' I countered back n question why dey initialy said dat everything is covered n i dnt hv to pay a xtra amnt for this.. N it has been 1 month since dey were behaving so. I was told dat everything will be covered in my claim bt a scam again.. Dey didnt even give it in estimate. I asked back who said no to u for this? D answer was dat dey wil do a re estimated... I was pissed n dejected. INSURANCE Company told me dat restimation cant be done after 1 month. As it can be done aftr 3 days of estimation .
Would like to tell you smthin more that i have filed a case on them.. But as usual .. M getting d dates ... Its been 3 months... N m still suffering ...MY CAR IS WID DEM ONLY..
I requeste everyone dat if by any chance, u r buyin a new car dis navratri n diwali ..make sure to chk d service station n if d spare parts r available in d market .. M already in mess.. Hope this article save you from d scam which is going on ao smoothly.
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Exterior

nice, cool, trendy, excellent curves

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort)

good quality, useful

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox

i'm dubious about fuel economy- i'm getting only about 12 kms with ac in city

engine performs excellent at high rpm's but not so good at lower rpms. when contacted the agency engineer claims were that engine had chain drive which don't pick up so quickly in contrast to belt drives but are very reliable. the words were not satisfactory enough

Ride Quality & Handling

ride quality and handling is excellent, better than most of the competitive cars like swift and i10

Final Words

if buying vehicle on reading reviews about economy of vehicle then wait for some time till some real figures are pitched in. if buying for styling, then go for it and ask ur dad to get in the fuel. i need to fill in by myself so i'm a little scared from future.

Areas of improvement  

fuel economy, gear shifting, rear boot, engine noise and pickup at low rpms

excellent styling, smooth and easy to ride, big car feelfuel economy, gear box, small boot, blinding pillars while driving

 

Exterior BEAT stands apart all the other cars in the segment. Has a revolutionary modern look. As it has been featured in the fiction film 'Transformers'. It comes with a bold 'techno' image. The head lamps are huge and possess a glamorous approach. It comes forward neglecting the 'box' type shapes of the cars lined up in its segment. Chevrolet has given a sparky, young and glamorous touch to the BEAT.

Interior (Features, Space & Comfort) Interiors of the BEAT are appealing, simple and funky at the same time. The piano black finish on the dash and the door trims is pleasing. Chevrolet has tried giving BEAT some new features but the only thing dissapoints is the Speedo Console. Chevrolet people should have involved the usage of silver tone console parts in the interiors so as to make a style statement. The seats are comfortable. You feel full control of the vehicle as the cabin is designed in such a way. The space is appropriate for a vehicle in this segment.

Engine Performance, Fuel Economy and Gearbox BEAT has got 'First In Class 1.0 litre Diesel' technology. A 3 Cyl 936cc diesel engine which pumps out 58.5PS power and 150Nm of torque. It makes BEAT the best selling entry level diesel hatch in the country. The company claims a 'Best In Class' mileage of the BEAT which makes it the most fuel efficient car in its segment. Gives a decent 22kmpl in the city traffic.

Ride Quality & Handling The ride quality of BEAT is almost perfect. You dont feel any cons sitting on the driver side either in heavy traffic or on the highways. Handling of the BEAT is good. The EPS feels quick and responsive. Suspension is perfect.

Final Words The Best Entry Level Diesel hatch.

Areas of improvement Interiors.

First in class diesel engine, Excellent overall package.Speedo Console.